Mary’s capitulation, as recorded in part two, would have consequences lasting her entire life. In the meantime, however, Henry consented to see her, and Jayne Seymour, his new wife, offered her love and support. The years of struggle between Mary … Continue reading
The world is sliding towards confusion. It clings to the slippery slope, but is unable to stay in place — I have a presentiment of impending upheavals, I probe the imminent days with my nerves and I absorb all their … Continue reading
Quotes Worth Contemplating for Eastertide Short of murder, it would be difficult for someone to show better how much he hated his little brother than by selling him into slavery. Which was exactly what Joseph’s brothers did to him. It would … Continue reading
The Polish self-image as a “Christ among nations” or the martyr of Europe can be traced back to its history of Christendom and suffering under invasions. During the periods of foreign occupation, the Catholic Church served as a bastion of … Continue reading
Part Two of an Adapted Excerpt from The Crucifixion Mary became our Mother just when She lost Jesus. Since She had already had such a love of souls, and since that love had already been immensely increased by the events … Continue reading
In part I, we traced Mary’s childhood amidst the events of Henry’s political failures on the European stage, as well as the change in her affairs at the conclusion of the King’s Great Matter. Now we will resume in 1533, … Continue reading
An Adapted Excerpt from The Crucifixion Mary had stood through at the foot of the Cross, the entire Three Hours, though She had had a sleepless night, and the morning had been crowded full with terrible happenings. In the strength … Continue reading
What is the German’s fatherland? So name the great land to me, already! As far as the German tongue sounds And sings songs to God in heaven: That shall it be! That shall it be! That, brave German, call that … Continue reading
Sweet France, dear land of my childhood, cradle of so much carefree joy, I have kept you in my heart, my village with its steeple and wise houses, where children my age shared my happiness, yes, I love you, and … Continue reading
Once upon a time there was a wretched, little soul, covered with the dirtiness of sin and clothed in the rags of fallen human nature. Her wicked step-angels despised her and laughed at her miserable condition. They sought by their name calling … Continue reading
If England was what England seems, An’ not the England of our dreams, But only putty, brass, an’ paint, ‘Ow quick we’d chuck ‘er! But she ain’t! —Rudyard Kipling LOVE her or hate her, the United Kingdom of Great Britain … Continue reading
Few figures in history are as maligned as Mary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. Born a princess, she was celebrated and betrothed to powerful princes, but following Henry’s break with Rome, she was declared a … Continue reading
Quotes Worth Contemplating for Lent There is no question that sacrifices, little acts of self-denial, voluntary mortifications, etc., are an integral part of Catholic spirituality. Our Lord told Bl. Anna Maria Tiagi, “Those who wish to follow My way must … Continue reading
Think, in this batter’d Caravanserai Whose Portals are alternate Night and Day, How Sultan after Sultan with his Pomp Abode his destined Hour, and went his way. —Omar Khayyam, “The Rubaiyat,” trans. Edward Fitzgerald THE RECENT demonstrations against the Iranian … Continue reading
Genesis, while not the most important book of the Bible, is the most fundamental. Likewise, Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus, though not the most important dogma of our Faith, is the most fundamental. Is it any wonder that both the sacred … Continue reading
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